The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 186

Chapter 186 Love in the Time of Skepticism

Jonathan knew all too well that if he had shown his true nature in front of Sierra from the beginning, she would never have considered being with him; not even giving it a try would have been a possibility,

It really wasn’t a good time to talk, but Jonathan couldn’t help himself and asked, “What kind of person do you wish I were?”

“Kind, humble, helpful?”

Jonathan slowly recounted Sierra’s initial impression of him; his mouth twisted into a mocking smile as he spoke.

“Unfortunately. I’m not that kind of person.”

He was far more ruthless than she had imagined. The car fell into a deafening silence. During this time, Jonathan thinking about how to respond if Sierra suggested they were incompatible.

was already

He had ways to make her yielda she cared about too many things, and even without those, he could still make her submit.

She seemed heartless, but in reality, her heart was soft because she had never been treated well. She clung to any bit of kindness she could find: he could exploit this….

Dark thoughts filled his mind.

spoke up. “Jonathan, you won’t hurt me, right? I

looked at her in astonishment, thinking she would give

his surprised expression, Sierra gave a bitter smile, I said we should give it a

she was about to speak, she remembered how

give up that

he had never met someone like Sierra. After a moment, his lips curved into a pleased smile, “No, I won’t! No matter

dark thoughts had vanished. Jonathan couldn’t quite understand

liked someone, something, this much before.

around me anymore;

to see who Jonathan

from the heart, unlike his usual smiles. It was more real but also more dangerous, yet irresistibly enticing like a poisonous flower, you know it’s toxic, yet you can’t

but humans are

Til try

knowing yet

took a hot shower, Jonathan was still busy in the kitchen. She watched his silhouette and smiled silently

Sierra standing at the door, her

check–up tomorrow; you’re too thin, you might be anemic, Jonathan said, already on

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omprised and simply said, “Wait a moment, 1